Big-name college coach downplays any interest in Texas job

Gus Malzahn has led Auburn to the BCS National Championship Game in his first season coaching at Auburn. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Like many successful coaches, Gus Malzahn is a popular name to fill vacancies across the country – including the recent opening at Texas.

As of now, Malzahn said he doesn’t plan on being a one-and-done coach for the Tigers.

“I’m a good fit for Auburn Tigers,” Malzahn said in a report by AL.com. “That’s why I signed a contract the day before the SEC Championship. Like I said before, I’m tickled to death to be here.”

Auburn won the 2011 BCS National Championship with Gene Chizik coaching the program. Then it suffered a brief stumble.

The Tigers fired Chizik after regressing to 8-5 in 2011 and 3-9 in 2012.

In his first season at Auburn, Malzahn helped rejuvenate the Tigers with an SEC Championship and 11-1 record. They will meet Florida State in the 2014 BCS National Championship Game on Jan. 6 in Pasadena, Calif.

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Here's Tim Griffin of the San Antonio Express-News' list of possible replacements for Mack Brown as Texas' 29th head football coach.

Here's Tim Griffin of the San Antonio Express-News' list of possible replacements for Mack Brown as Texas' 29th head football coach.

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Urban Meyer, Ohio State

Seemingly at peace back home in Ohio, Meyer has the Buckeyes pointed in the right direction. But could all of Texas' resources and the warmer Austin climate make him move south again? less

Urban Meyer, Ohio State

Seemingly at peace back home in Ohio, Meyer has the Buckeyes pointed in the right direction. But could all of Texas' resources and the warmer Austin climate make him move south ... more

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Jimbo Fisher, Florida State

He's already familiar with replacing a legend after following Bobby Bowden with the Seminoles. With his team in the BCS title game hunt, he would be a logical fall-back candidate as well as a dogged recruiter and one of the best offensive minds in the business. less

Jimbo Fisher, Florida State

He's already familiar with replacing a legend after following Bobby Bowden with the Seminoles. With his team in the BCS title game hunt, he would be a logical fall-back candidate ... more

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James Franklin, Vanderbilt

The former Kansas State assistant is only in his third season as a head coach, but is considered as a rising star. He's been able to win at a school with high academic standards and has taken them to three consecutive bowl appearances after making four in the previous 121-season history of the program. less

James Franklin, Vanderbilt

The former Kansas State assistant is only in his third season as a head coach, but is considered as a rising star. He's been able to win at a school with high academic standards ... more

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David Shaw, Stanford

Three BCS berths in his first three seasons make him one of the brightest young stars in college football. But most expect his next move will be to the NFL.

David Shaw, Stanford

Three BCS berths in his first three seasons make him one of the brightest young stars in college football. But most expect his next move will be to the NFL.

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Gus Malzahn, Auburn

UT fans who have watched his development of quarterbacks and quick turnarounds at Arkansas State and Auburn would willingly put up with even his wife's occasionally bizarre rants.

Gus Malzahn, Auburn

UT fans who have watched his development of quarterbacks and quick turnarounds at Arkansas State and Auburn would willingly put up with even his wife's occasionally bizarre rants.

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Art Briles, Baylor

Fresh from orchestrating the Big 12's most dramatic historic turnaround, he knows his way around Texas and its fertile high-school recruiting areas. He's also a master developer of talent and employs the nation's most productive offense. But would he willingly put up with the intrusive nature of the Longhorn Network? less

Art Briles, Baylor

Fresh from orchestrating the Big 12's most dramatic historic turnaround, he knows his way around Texas and its fertile high-school recruiting areas. He's also a master developer of talent ... more

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Kirby Smart, Alabama defensive coordinator

If Texas can't get Saban, why don't they just target his most trusted assistant? Most observers consider him the next rock-star head coach in the making.

Kirby Smart, Alabama defensive coordinator

If Texas can't get Saban, why don't they just target his most trusted assistant? Most observers consider him the next rock-star head coach in the making.

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Charlie Strong, Louisville

Strong has Louisville as one of the nation's new power teams and is armed with a solid program with strong leadership at the top. Money likely won't be an object, but Strong reportedly has a steep $5 million contract buyout. less

Charlie Strong, Louisville

Strong has Louisville as one of the nation's new power teams and is armed with a solid program with strong leadership at the top. Money likely won't be an object, but Strong ... more

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Jim Mora Jr., UCLA

After washing out in the NFL, Mora resurfaced as the 2.0 version of Pete Carroll with capable assistants and recruiting strength in Los Angeles. He's using the spread offense and might be a willing candidate if the top coaches aren't ready to move. less

Jim Mora Jr., UCLA

After washing out in the NFL, Mora resurfaced as the 2.0 version of Pete Carroll with capable assistants and recruiting strength in Los Angeles. He's using the spread offense and might be ... more

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Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State

He's a former Oklahoma State quarterback who's found success at his alma mater. But he might be ripe for another coaching challenge and would be a recruiting monster with all of the advantage available at UT. less

Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State

He's a former Oklahoma State quarterback who's found success at his alma mater. But he might be ripe for another coaching challenge and would be a recruiting monster with all of ... more

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Todd Graham, Arizona State

He's bounced around a lot in his coaching career, but has the Sun Devils pointed in the right way. Old boss Steve Patterson has seen that, although ASU president Michael Crow has been adamant about not letting the new UT athletic director pluck anybody from his old school. less

Todd Graham, Arizona State

He's bounced around a lot in his coaching career, but has the Sun Devils pointed in the right way. Old boss Steve Patterson has seen that, although ASU president Michael Crow has ... more

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Bill O'Brien, Penn State

After inheriting the mess with the Nittany Lions in the post-Paterno Armageddon, O'Brien has restored one of the nation's top programs quicker than expected with strong coaching and toughness. He might be ripe to leave, although most expect him to be more interested in an NFL job for his next stop. less

Bill O'Brien, Penn State

After inheriting the mess with the Nittany Lions in the post-Paterno Armageddon, O'Brien has restored one of the nation's top programs quicker than expected with strong coaching and ... more

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Hugh Freeze, Mississippi

The Longhorn power brokers saw first-hand what Freeze's offense could do during his victory in Austin earlier this season. Despite his recruiting success at Ole Miss, his lack of a true breakthrough victory that resonates nationally and two middling bowl trips might make him a tough sell. less

Hugh Freeze, Mississippi

The Longhorn power brokers saw first-hand what Freeze's offense could do during his victory in Austin earlier this season. Despite his recruiting success at Ole Miss, his lack of a ... more